I just had dinner here tonight and must say that it was a very interesting experience. I had heard of o noir for a while now and when it came up on groupon I thought why not give it a try. I'm really glad I did.
We went to the 8:15 seating. When we arrived we were given a menu and ordered everything beforehand. My groupon included a three course meal. The menu wasn't extensive but there was at least five different options for the appetizer and main course. Dessert only had three options. There's also a surprise option for each course for those who want to get really adventurous.
I ordered the grilled octopus which was really very good. It was cooked just right and the marinade was delicious. I had the filet mignon as my main. The meat was very juicy and tender and it came with mashed potatoes and string beans. Portion size was also decent. I finished off my meal with a fruit sorbet. Very refreshing end to the meal.
The whole experience was great. You eat in a pitch dark room. Your eyes do not adjust and you can't see a single thing in front of you. I can understand why some people would be uncomfortable. It really takes eating to a whole other level as you have to rely on your other senses. I think you are seated pretty close to the other people around you as others conversations seemed pretty loud. There were times when it was difficult to hear my husband who was sitting right next to me. We had Dave as our server and thought he did a really amazing job. Whenever he came to check on us or deliver food he would do it just far way enough that we wouldn't get startled. The only thing that could have been better was that I found out later that my sorbet came with a side of fruit. The sorbet was in a bowl that was in a large plate. But no one told me there was anything on the plate so I missed the fruit. No big deal but would have been nice to be given a heads up about.
All in all the quality of the food served was quite good and I was very satisfied with the service. I'm not sure if I would pay full price but if you can get a deal I would definitely recommend giving it a try.